HOW SMOSH BEAT DEFY - SmoshCast #1
[00:00 - 00:54]Best week ever for Smosh prior to layoffs
[00:25 - 02:10]Weekend passes in a state of shock and sadness
[01:20 - 01:55]Some employees give speeches and there is still a glimmer of hope for the company
[01:55 - 04:59]Monday: All employees receive an email stating they are laid off effective immediately
[04:02 - 04:53]Best week ever for Smosh prior to layoffs
[04:29 - 05:40]Weekend passes in a state of shock and sadness
[05:13 - 05:21]Party turns into a "shit show," with possible damage done and items stolen
[05:21 - 05:34]Some employees continue to work, unsure if Smosh is really over
[05:40 - 06:03]Some employees go out and buy alcohol, others bring in food and snacks
[06:15 - 07:28]Some employees continue to work, unsure if Smosh is really over
[06:23 - 07:45]Best week ever for Smosh prior to layoffs
[08:09 - 08:57]Party turns into a "shit show," with possible damage done and items stolen
[08:33 - 09:29]May have been instances of employees urinating and using a plunger on company property
[09:09 - 09:22]CEO's computer was damaged with a plunger, no one knows who did it
[09:23 - 10:31]Leaders of Defy, the company, fired everyone and avoided face-to-face communication
[09:40 - 10:48]Defy's leadership and decisions were seen as detrimental to Smosh's success.
[10:49 - 12:17]Despite this, the employees at Smosh bonded and worked together
[11:23 - 11:59]Defy's leadership was the main issue for the speaker
[12:17 - 12:37]Despite this, the employees at Smosh bonded and worked together
[12:37 - 13:51]Employees had to take matters into their own hands to keep the channel running
[13:52 - 16:40]Despite this, the employees at Smosh bonded and worked together
[14:50 - 16:32]Employees had to take matters into their own hands to keep the channel running
[16:40 - 17:39]Defy's sudden shutdown caused chaos and uncertainty for employees
[17:05 - 20:26]Sought out investors to buy back Smosh, but time was limited
[18:44 - 18:55]Despite this, the employees at Smosh bonded and worked together
[19:33 - 20:35]Defy's leadership was the main issue for the speaker
[19:48 - 20:14]A foreign company almost acquired Smosh, but their plans were not favorable
[19:48 - 20:14]They plan to spread Smosh like a "plague" to every country
[20:17 - 21:02]They discuss potential merchandise ideas, such as a non-functional Smosh straw
[21:04 - 22:56]They express frustration with a potential investor who sees Smosh as a children's channel and doesn't understand their mature audience
[22:31 - 23:54]There are ups and downs in negotiations with potential investors, causing emotional roller coasters for the Smosh team
[23:55 - 24:47]They are excited to have more creative freedom and already have ideas for new shows to try out.
[24:06 - 25:30]They are eventually bought out by Rhett and Link's company, giving them more creative control and a collaborative environment
[25:30 - 26:09]Rhett and Link come in to potentially save the day with their company, Mythical
[26:09 - 26:25]They discuss potential merchandise ideas, such as a non-functional Smosh straw
[26:27 - 27:49]There are ups and downs in negotiations with potential investors, causing emotional roller coasters for the Smosh team
[27:49 - 31:44]They are excited to have more creative freedom and already have ideas for new shows to try out.
[31:00 - 31:36]There are ups and downs in negotiations with potential investors, causing emotional roller coasters for the Smosh team
[31:45 - 34:28]They talk about the terrible aspects of their previous workplace, including its location in Beverly Hills and the lack of affordable office space in Los Angeles
[31:54 - 33:17]The speaker and his coworkers used to ration La Croix at their old workplace and even got into a physical altercation over the last one, but no one was seriously hurt
[32:43 - 33:44]They briefly discuss different pronunciations of words like water and "worsch"
[32:48 - 33:11]They discuss the different flavors of La Croix and the speaker expresses a dislike for original flavor and a preference for more unique flavors
[34:16 - 34:46]They talk about the terrible aspects of their previous workplace, including its location in Beverly Hills and the lack of affordable office space in Los Angeles
[34:47 - 36:08]The conversation shifts to discussing the speaker's recent breakup and his decision to start cuffing his jeans as a fashion statement
[34:55 - 37:29]The speaker mentions that he plays a teenager on a TV show and has to keep his beard trimmed for the role
[37:29 - 38:35]The conversation shifts to discussing the speaker's recent breakup and his decision to start cuffing his jeans as a fashion statement
[38:10 - 40:44]They briefly discuss the bathrooms at their old workplace, including the lack of privacy and the awkwardness of making eye contact with someone while they were using the toilet
[40:56 - 41:48]They mention that the speaker is now married and talk about the trust and bond between a dog and its owner, including the act of pooping at the same time
[41:43 - 42:17]Courtney struggles with the idea of getting another pet because she doesn't want to mess up again.
[41:48 - 42:00]The speaker expresses a desire for a cat-friendly workplace and comments on how many dogs are in their current office.
[42:00 - 42:52]Courtney's dog, Django, has been living with her mom in Utah because he has severe anxiety.
[42:52 - 44:21]Courtney feels guilty for not being able to take care of Django due to her busy schedule and anxiety.
[43:01 - 43:58]Courtney's family often does things together, but they were busy with other activities during the time when Courtney needed help with Django.
[43:07 - 45:01]Courtney's dog, Django, has been living with her mom in Utah because he has severe anxiety.
[45:02 - 45:50]Courtney feels guilty for not being able to take care of Django due to her busy schedule and anxiety.
[45:50 - 46:28]Courtney struggles with the idea of getting another pet because she doesn't want to mess up again.
[46:29 - 47:57]Courtney has been feeling a lot of loss in the past year, including her dog and succulents dying.
[47:04 - 48:03]Courtney struggles with the idea of getting another pet because she doesn't want to mess up again.
[48:15 - 50:06]Ian and Courtney's families are not very touchy-feely, but Courtney's family is very affectionate and close.
[49:04 - 51:39]Courtney's brother took the photo for her, but felt a little weird about it.
[50:25 - 51:33]Courtney sent a photo of her mooning her brother with "you" written on her cheek as a birthday surprise.
[51:34 - 52:17]The speaker discusses growing up in a household with close siblings, and how it has shaped their extroverted personality.
[51:40 - 52:37]Courtney's family often does things together, but they were busy with other activities during the time when Courtney needed help with Django.
[52:17 - 52:54]The speaker talks about the importance of having good friends and how being uncomfortable around people can be draining.
[52:54 - 54:32]The speaker talks about being an ambivert, someone who has traits of both introversion and extroversion.
[53:00 - 53:18]They mention taking a Facebook quiz to determine their personality type, but express skepticism about its accuracy.
[54:06 - 55:50]The speaker talks about being an ambivert, someone who has traits of both introversion and extroversion.
[55:31 - 56:54]The speaker talks about the importance of having good friends and how being uncomfortable around people can be draining.
[56:26 - 57:46]They mention feeling the need to entertain and perform for others when they are not comfortable, but also enjoying being the center of attention.
[57:07 - 57:53]The podcast begins with the hosts discussing a 69 joke.
[57:07 - 58:38]The speaker discusses being a leader at Smosh and how it can be intimidating to have everyone's attention on them.
[57:27 - 1.00:35]They mention that it is a litmus test for every meeting they go into while trying to find a new home for Smosh.
[58:39 - 58:47]The speaker talks about the importance of having good friends and how being uncomfortable around people can be draining.
[58:47 - 59:38]They mention the word "synergy" and how it is often used in business to sound like an expert, but they themselves are not entirely sure of its meaning.
[1.00:07 - 1.02:32]They discuss a recent incident involving Smosh member Anthony and Jake Paul, where Jake called Anthony an "imbecile" on Twitter.
[1.02:32 - 1.03:41]The hosts then talk about their single status on Valentine's Day and briefly mention seeing the movie Alita Battle Angel.
[1.03:10 - 1.06:26]They discuss the upcoming Avatar sequels and their thoughts on the franchise.
[1.06:27 - 1.08:03]The podcast ends with the hosts wrapping up and promoting future episodes.